Deadline-day signing Hal Robson-Kanu could be included in the West Brom squad for the first time.
Midfielder James Morrison is close to a return after a hamstring problem but the West Ham match may come too soon.
West Ham skipper Mark Noble is fit despite needing eight stitches in a hand injury sustained last weekend.
Andy Carroll is running again but remains sidelined, along with Aaron Cresswell, Diafra Sakho, Alvaro Arbeloa and Andre Ayew.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Mark Scott: "The rubber-stamping of West Brom's takeover has put Tony Pulis' future in the spotlight again.